brooklynboro
Well-Known Member
Hey, I'm new to the forum. For about 6 months, I've owned a Volcano, decided I was going to cut down and then sold it. I ended up going back to smoking for a few months, until i started to feel gross and had begun to miss my vape. So I recently decided to go with a more portable option so I went ahead and bought a Magic Flight Launch Box.
At first glance I was amazed with the sheer size of the thing. So I charged up the batteries and went ahead and soon was enjoying my flight
Now taking a more detailed second look at the unit, I discovered some interesting and controversial issues.
I've included a rendering of the unit for better understanding. If you take a look at the unit there are clearly 2 chambers: One for the herbs, and the second is to hold the battery. Now in between the chambers is a wall of wood which contains 2 drill openings (labeled A and B). These holes are partially plugged up with copper wire. Finally there is a corresponding hole on the outer wall of the unit that is lined up with opening A and was caused by the same drilling.
Now here's the issue: As you may or may not know NiMH batteries use a venting system, where a vent is located at the + side of the battery in order to release any accumulated gases, in the event of overcharging or an electrical short. Well, couldn't it be possible that in the event that the battery is/has vented, for it's gases to migrate from the battery chamber through the holes, and into the herb chamber, upon suction?
Again the copper wire does partially plug up the orifices although not completely, and under a small test I went ahead and pulled some air out of the unit, with my finger sitting in the battery chamber and felt the suction through the holes.
I don't want to sound all paranoid but this seems like a hazardous situation no matter how small , especially under prolonged use. Given: the batteries only vent while overheated and usually while charging, what about the accumulated 'hazardous dust' particles resting at the top of the battery from a previous battery venting.
The only safeguard that I truly see here is the coincidental outer drill hole and the battery opening which may both act as air vents, although I am not even sure if it would be effective. Air flowing inward doesn't remove the gas and other material.
I'm all for health first, ad that is why I chose to vape, though this seems like an issue to be discussed. I appreciate your time.
Modnote: Here is the manufacturer's response.
At first glance I was amazed with the sheer size of the thing. So I charged up the batteries and went ahead and soon was enjoying my flight
Now taking a more detailed second look at the unit, I discovered some interesting and controversial issues.
I've included a rendering of the unit for better understanding. If you take a look at the unit there are clearly 2 chambers: One for the herbs, and the second is to hold the battery. Now in between the chambers is a wall of wood which contains 2 drill openings (labeled A and B). These holes are partially plugged up with copper wire. Finally there is a corresponding hole on the outer wall of the unit that is lined up with opening A and was caused by the same drilling.
Now here's the issue: As you may or may not know NiMH batteries use a venting system, where a vent is located at the + side of the battery in order to release any accumulated gases, in the event of overcharging or an electrical short. Well, couldn't it be possible that in the event that the battery is/has vented, for it's gases to migrate from the battery chamber through the holes, and into the herb chamber, upon suction?
Again the copper wire does partially plug up the orifices although not completely, and under a small test I went ahead and pulled some air out of the unit, with my finger sitting in the battery chamber and felt the suction through the holes.
I don't want to sound all paranoid but this seems like a hazardous situation no matter how small , especially under prolonged use. Given: the batteries only vent while overheated and usually while charging, what about the accumulated 'hazardous dust' particles resting at the top of the battery from a previous battery venting.
The only safeguard that I truly see here is the coincidental outer drill hole and the battery opening which may both act as air vents, although I am not even sure if it would be effective. Air flowing inward doesn't remove the gas and other material.
I'm all for health first, ad that is why I chose to vape, though this seems like an issue to be discussed. I appreciate your time.
Modnote: Here is the manufacturer's response.
